The Supreme Court of Justice of Entre Ríos annulled a controversial jury that had dismissed anti-corruption prosecutor Cecilia Goyeneche after she accused ex-governor Sergio Urribarri of corruption.
The Supreme Court of Justice of Entre Ríos has annulled the controversial jury that led to the dismissal of anti-corruption prosecutor Cecilia Goyeneche. Goyeneche had been removed from her position after she successfully prosecuted former governor Sergio Urribarri for corruption. The court's decision allows Goyeneche to potentially return to her role after a lengthy four-year ordeal.
In their ruling, the court granted Goyeneche's extraordinary constitutional appeal and declared null the decision made by the Jury of Impeachment in November 2021, along with all subsequent actions taken against her. The prosecutor general of Entre Ríos, Jorge García, reinstated Goyeneche two weeks prior to this ruling following a decision by the Supreme Court of the Nation, indicating a significant shift in the judicial handling of the anti-corruption case.
Despite Goyeneche's reinstatement, the road ahead for her to fully regain her position is not entirely clear, as further steps are required for her to return to her former role as an anti-corruption prosecutor. Meanwhile, Urribarri, who has been a controversial figure and was previously the K government's ambassador, continues to evoke strong reactions in the political landscape of Argentina, especially regarding ongoing struggles against corruption within government institutions.
